Morton's neuroma: who, when and how contributed to its description and treatment?

IF 2 3区 医学 Q2 ORTHOPEDICS
Carlo Biz, Alberto Crimì, Fabiana Mori, Felicia Deborah Zinnarello, Giovanni Sciarretta, Pietro Ruggieri
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Abstract

Purpose: The interdigital nerve neuroma of the forefoot is commonly known as Morton's Neuroma. Many authors have described and treated this condition before and after Morton. This study aims to investigate the past scientific literature to better understand what comprehension and treatments have been used to master this pathology.

Methods: Historical and modern scientific accounts were searched for descriptions of interdigital nerve neuroma or metatarsalgia (as some authors described it) to have a thorough overview of the subject. The scientific literature was searched to highlight the evolution of the nomenclature and to summarise historical and current treatments, especially conservative ones.

Results: Influential authors described the interdigital nerve neuroma and its symptoms. Durlacher, the King's podiatrist in England in the 1800s, was the first to understand that this was a neuralgic affection; with his practical approach, he treated the Neuroma using pressure-relieving footwear. The first anatomical description should be credited to the Italian anatomist Civinini. Morton, the American Civil War surgeon, was the first to understand the aetiology of pain better and the first to propose a surgical treatment to relieve symptoms. Tubby, the British alpine climber, linguist, archaeologist and orthopaedic surgeon, observed a nodular mass on the third common digital nerve and proposed surgical treatment with resection of the metatarso-phalangeal joint.

Conclusion: the use of a term widely accepted and recognised by all its users with a precise meaning and symbolisation makes it easily understandable and lasting. Also, if it is known that what is called Morton's neuroma is not a neuroma but a benign perineural fibrosis of a common plantar digital nerve, the use of the terminology Morton's neuroma is still universally accepted and recognised.

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International Orthopaedics
International Orthopaedics 医学-整形外科
CiteScore
5.50
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7.40%
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360
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1 months
期刊介绍: International Orthopaedics, the Official Journal of the Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie (SICOT) , publishes original papers from all over the world. The articles deal with clinical orthopaedic surgery or basic research directly connected with orthopaedic surgery. International Orthopaedics will also link all the members of SICOT by means of an insert that will be concerned with SICOT matters. Finally, it is expected that news and information regarding all aspects of orthopaedic surgery, including meetings, panels, instructional courses, etc. will be brought to the attention of the readers. Manuscripts submitted for publication must contain a statement to the effect that all human studies have been approved by the appropriate ethics committee and have therefore been performed in accordance with the ethical standards laid down in the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki. It should also be stated clearly in the text that all persons gave their informed consent prior to their inclusion in the study. Details that might disclose the identity of the subjects under study should be omitted. Reports of animal experiments must state that the "Principles of laboratory animal care" (NIH publication No. 85-23, revised 1985) were followed, as well as specific national laws (e.g. the current version of the German Law on the Protection of Animals) where applicable. The editors reserve the right to reject manuscripts that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements. The author will be held responsible for false statements or for failure to fulfil the above-mentioned requirements.
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